OBITUARY: Geraldine (Gerry) A. Schroeder, 75, of Grayling, Mich.

Geraldine (Gerry) A. Schroeder, 75, of Grayling, Mich., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Gerry was the daughter of Harry Botruff and Bernice Bergy (Botruff) and was born to them in Lowell on April 20, 1937.

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Posted Dec. 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Posted Dec. 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

GRAYLING, Mich.

Geraldine (Gerry) A. Schroeder, 75, of Grayling, Mich., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Gerry was the daughter of Harry Botruff and Bernice Bergy (Botruff) and was born to them in Lowell on April 20, 1937.

Gerry graduated from high school in Ionia in 1955. She attended one year at Western Michigan University. Geraldine married Bruce Schroeder in 1956 and made their home in Howard City. They were married for 56 years. She became the mother of two boys Craig and Paul.

Gerry worked at Howard City Plaza as sales manager and retired in 1990 and moved to Grayling. She became a member of the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, sang in the choir with Bruce and was very active in the Crawford County Christian Help Center.

Gerry is preceded in death by both parents, Harry Botruff and Bernice Botruff.

In celebration of Gerry's life, there is going to be a memorial service held at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2012. There will be a dinner following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Crawford County Christian Help Center and/or to Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Condolences can be made at sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.